Ozempic, Chronic Kidney Disease, and Diabetes
In January 2025, the FDA approved Ozempic (semaglutide) to help treat patients with chronic kidney disease and diabetes. Semaglutide belongs to a group of drugs called glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP1-RAs), which were originally approved to help control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Other forms of GLP1-RAs include Mounjaro, Wegovy, semaglutide, and […]
Introducing Pulmonary Rehab
Last week, I was hit with that dreaded seasonal flu that has been making the rounds in the northern hemisphere. While most of those nearest and dearest to me recovered after just a few days of bed rest, mine decided to go straight to my lungs, leaving me breathless…and with a severe case of pneumonia. […]
Beat by Beat: A Guide to American Heart Month
Every February, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and The Heart Truth promote American Heart Month to encourage people to live healthier lives and prevent lifestyle-related heart disease. There are many ways to give your heart a better chance to thrive. Staying active, eating nutritious food, getting enough sleep, avoiding smoking, and managing […]
A balanced approach to treating Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to be the leading cause of death among adults in America, not only because of its direct effect on the heart (through heart attacks or congestive heart failure) but also because of stroke and renal failure. At the same time, […]
ED medication can boost heart health
Most of the widespread knowledge about drugs like Viagra, Levitra and Cialis, which are based on variants of PDE-5 inhibitors, is focused on their ability to induce more vigorous and sustained erections in men suffering erectile dysfunction (ED). A quick search in Google for “PDE-5 harder longer” shows thirty-three million matches! But now research is […]
Treating atrial fibrillation and preventing strokes and pulmonary embolism
Blood thinning medications are often prescribed to prevent strokes and pulmonary embolism (PE) in people with atrial fibrillation (AFib) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). These conditions increase the risk of developing blood clots, which can travel to the brain or the lungs and cause a potentially life-threatening condition. Learn more about the conditions here. These […]
What are the benefits of Trelegy Ellipta?
Trelegy Ellipta is the most advanced form of treatment currently prescribed for people suffering from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). It is usually recommended once the condition has progressed from the earlier stage of mild symptoms into the more severe stages, all the way through to stage four when airflow becomes highly limited, and quality […]
